McCabe's century of caps fuels Ireland's quest for qualification

Ten and half years on from her debut, McCabe must oversee that aggression remaining, albeit channelled on the right side of the tightrope.

HUNDRED AND COUNTING: International playoffs and Katie McCabe haven’t always been compatible bedfellows but, on the occasion of her 100th cap, this one in Belgium must. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

International playoffs and Katie McCabe haven’t always been compatible bedfellows but, on the occasion of her 100th cap, this one in Belgium must.

Much of the legwork in clearing the path towards the 2027 World Cup was conquered by Friday’s 4-2 first leg win.